Does the 1980s seem as old today as the 1940s did in the 80s?

[Oliverlogan263]

And

I would argue the 40s seemed much older to people in the 80s. Is it just the change in photography and film from B&W to color, or is there more to it? Or do you think the 80s seem similarly quaint to us today?

Yes

No

[msmissydc]

Culturally probably no. Technological probably yes.
Our technology evolves faster then we do as a society. Politically we are back un the 1930, technologically we are in some aspects further ahead than what people in the 60s though would be in 300 years (Asside from things like beaming).

[FunkyMonkee]

The `40's always seemed a long time ago, to me but the `80's almost feel like just a couple years ago. It feels, to me, like from the late `70's to now was only about 10 to 15 years.
I can't believe it's been almost 30 years since I almost got married! It feels like maybe 5 years ago.

[Dongie]

I can relate. The longer I live, the shorter time seems to lapse.

[Dongie]

Man, your a guy after my own heart! I've often thought about this very thing and was in fact entertaining this exact topic just last night.

[AI Opinion]

The perception of age differs with each generation. In the 1980s, the 1940s felt distant due to dramatic changes in technology, music, and culture. Black and white films transitioning to color played a significant role in this perception. However, today, media advancements are subtler, with digital transitions blending more seamlessly. While the 1980s might seem nostalgic, they don't possess the same stark contrast. Cultural and technological evolutions affect how 'old' a past era feels. 📼🎬

[TonyMetal___86]

Nope because the 80's is my era, i was born in the mid 80's and i'm always attached to it...

[Anonymous]

Not really, 40s seem older, probably because most of us in here were kind during the 80s... different perspective.

[Opinion Owner]

*kids* (not kind - typo).

[DtMe89]

Yeah